Search Kirkwall planning applications
31 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Kirkwall · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
- Sheila Fleet, 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQAwaiting decisionAdditional items proposed to flat roof to rear. Omission of pop-out window to side elevationReceived 7 Oct 202625/269/NMV/01
- 30 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQAwaiting decisionChange of use from a store to three flatsReceived 29 Sep 202626/298/PP
- 33 Kirklands Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EUAwaiting decisionInstall patio doors in an existing window opening and associated decking outsideReceived 29 Sep 202626/268/HH
- Ayran (Land Near), Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall OrkneyAwaiting decisionSiting of two housesReceived 22 Sep 202626/236/PIP
- Orkney Media Group Ltd, 14 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HPAwaiting decisionReplace a fire doorReceived 21 Sep 202626/284/PP
Planning in Kirkwall
- Approved
- 94%
- 139 of 142 decided
- Decision time
- about 14 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirkwall in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Kirkwall
Postcode districts
KW15 94 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Orkney Islands Council
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About Kirkwall
Kirkwall, the largest town in the Orkney Islands, serves as a key administrative and transport hub in the archipelago north of mainland Scotland. Renowned for its historical significance, including mentions in the Orkneyinga saga, it hosts the Orkney Islands Council and offers ferry connections to various destinations. The town is also home to the impressive St Magnus Cathedral and is a focal point for cultural events like the St Magnus International Festival, making it a vibrant location for potential planning applications.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kirkwall area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirkwall a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kirkwall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Kirkwall, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 175 planning applications were submitted near Kirkwall. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (93), listed building and heritage (25), outline applications (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.